Senior Localization and Planning Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Localization and Planning Engineer to join their Autonomous Vehicles team. This role focuses on developing critical navigation systems for self-driving cars, specifically working with navigation maps to enable advanced autonomous driving features. The position involves designing and implementing systems using standard navigation maps like Google Maps for lane-level navigation, ensuring algorithm performance across diverse environments, and writing efficient C++ code that meets automotive safety standards.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of experience and strong expertise in algorithmic design and modern C++ programming. This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that could help reduce traffic accidents, which cause approximately 1.25 million deaths worldwide annually. NVIDIA, widely recognized as one of the technology industry's most desirable employers, offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $184,000 - $356,500 (depending on level), equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Working at NVIDIA means joining a team of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to transforming the automotive industry through innovative autonomous vehicle technology. The company's commitment to self-driving technology is backed by substantial funding and scale, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to make a meaningful impact on the future of transportation. The role requires cross-team collaboration and offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a company that values creativity and autonomy.